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TRUE/FALSE questions:

1
Detailed reports present information with little or no filtering or restrictions.
A)True
B)False
2
Turnaround outputs are internal outputs that eventually reenter the system as inputs.
A)True
B)False
3
Zoned output, the most common format for printed reports, presents text and numbers in designated areas of a form or screen.
A)True
B)False
4
The most common medium for computer output is screen.
A)True
B)False
5
A radar chart is a useful graphic output for comparing different aspects of more than one series or category of data.
A)True
B)False
6
Output requirements should have been defined during problem analysis.
A)True
B)False
7
A scatter chart is useful for showing the relationship between two or more series or categories of data measured at uneven intervals of time.
A)True
B)False
8
An automated teller machine (ATM) is an example of Electronic Terminal.
A)True
B)False
9
The first step in the output design process is to specify the physical output requirements.
A)True
B)False
10
One of the design principles for tabular reports is to have column headings that are short and descriptive.
A)True
B)False

Multiple Choice questions:

11
Which of the following reports presents information with little or no filtering or restrictions?
A)non-filtered
B)summary
C)external
D)exception
E)none of the above
12
A list of the names of all customers who purchased only one product within a six-month period would be an example of a(n):
A)detailed report
B)summary report
C)exception report
D)external report
E)none of the above
13
A listing of the names and addresses of all the employees for an organization would be an example of a(n):
A)detailed report
B)summary report
C)external report
D)exception report
E)none of the above
14
The most common medium for computer outputs is:
A)screen
B)paper
C)e-mail
D)microfilm
E)none of the above
15
Which of the following reports categorizes information for managers who are not interested to wade through the details?
A)external
B)detailed
C)exception
D)supplemental
E)none of the above
16
A turnaround output is an example of
A)internal output
B)external output
C)summary output
D)exception output
E)none of the above
17
A count of the number of students who earned A, B, C, D, and F grades in a given course would be an example of a(n):
A)external report
B)summary report
C)detailed report
D)exception report
E)none of the above
18
Which kind of chart is useful for comparing series or categories of data, each in its own bar?
A)line chart
B)pie chart
C)scatter char
D)bar chart
E)none of the above
19
Which of the following is NOT a general principle for output design?
A)The distribution of (or access to) computer outputs must be sufficient to assist all relevant users.
B)The computer outputs should be designed with automated tools.
C)The computer outputs must be acceptable to the system users.
D)Computer outputs should be simple to read and interpret.
E)The timing of computer outputs is important. Output information must reach recipients while the information is pertinent to transactions or decisions.
20
Which of the following is(are) the step(s) in the output design process?
A)specify physical output requirements
B)identify system outputs and review logical requirements
C)design, validate, and test outputs
D)design any preprinted forms
E)all of the above







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